We'd like you all to get to know us better and learn more about the people who ensure that Give2Asia's programs and services are running smoothly. This month, we got to know more about our Program Manager Katy.

1. How did you get involved with Give2Asia?

I started interning with Give2Asia as a Programs Intern back in 2013 and loved the work, the people, and the city of San Francisco. Since then, I’ve transitioned to Program Associate and now as Program Manager.

2. What’s been your favorite Give2Asia project?

It’s so hard to choose! I have worked on so many amazing Give2Asia projects, but I would have to say that I love seeing any grants related to arts and culture. We don’t see many of those come through, but I grew up doing a lot in the arts and it’s something I’m really passionate about.

3. What do you do when you’re not working for G2A?

I enjoy baking, traveling to new places, trying new foods, and painting.

4. Where have you been to in Asia?

Though I know so much about the region now, I’ve only been to China. But I have traveled to many places across China, including Kunming, Chengdu, Xi’an, and Beijing. I’ll be back in China during the holidays to visit the Zhejiang and Guangdong provinces.

5. If you could visit any country in Asia, where would you go?

Japan and South Korea. East Asia was my focus in school, so I would love to explore more of those countries.

6. What’s the one thing people should know about Give2Asia?

Our fantastic field advisors. One of my responsibilities is to act as the liaison between Give2Asia San Francisco and our advisors on the ground, and I am amazed each and every day of their dedication, passion, and expertise of the countries they work in. I really believe that “local knowledge counts,” and Give2Asia truly depends on our advisors’ deep knowledge of the region to help us with our international grantmaking.

Give2Asia

Local Knowledge Counts

Give2Asia strengthens communities throughout Asia by building trusted networks for charitable investment.

People investing in charitable programs strive to understand the local context and the impact of their giving. Give2Asia makes it possible to support local organizations in Asia addressing critical issues such as healthcare, education, livelihood, and the environment. We build long-term connections between donors and local programs in Asia by fostering trust and accountability on both sides of the relationship.

Give2Asia has a team of local staff, advisors, and partners that ensure projects are effective, results are transparent, and grant recipients are accountable. We report on activities to certify that projects meet the needs of the target beneficiaries and the donor, and we try to find new ways to expand sources of funding.